An easy .5 mile trail leads to these beautiful ponds surrounded by Aspen trees and scenic views. This is a good place to take kids for fishing and enjoying fascinating beaver work. Brook trout are present in these lakes and fishing is rated as fair.

Directions from Gunnison: Travel four miles north on Highway 135 to Ohio Creek Road, Forest Road 730, and proceed about twenty miles to Beaver Ponds Picnic Grounds Parking. There is a short half mile walk to the Beaver Ponds.

Seasonal Information:
Normally Open:
Year-round
(NOTE: This area is accessible by snowmobile, cross-country skis and snowshoes during the Winter months.)
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Recreation Opportunities

Activity

Remarks

On Site

Cold Water Fishing

Beaver Pond Lake

Yes

Hiking & Walking

Beaver Pond Trail

Yes

Animal Identification

Beaver Pond Lake

Yes

Bird Identification

Beaver Pond Lake

Yes

Lakes & Reservoirs

Beaver Ponds

Yes

Related Activities

Swampy Pass Trail - Swampy Pass Trail is a good access to the West Elk Wilderness from the Ohio Creek Road. The trail is very scenic.